Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (DVD)
B&W/Color, 2 discs
APPROX. 83 MINS. - PROD. YEAR: 1956 - MPA RATING: NR
DVD Specifications
| Release date: | Jan 15, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Studio: | Columbia/Tri-Star |
| Year: | 1956 |
| Video: |
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Anamorphic - Enhanced for Widescreen TVs. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Anamorphic - Enhanced for Widescreen TVs. |
| Audio: |
English: Dolby Digital 5.1 English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Portuguese: Dolby Digital 2.0 Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0 French: Dolby Digital 2.0 |
| Genre: | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi |
| Subtitles: | English, French, Portuguese, Spanish |
Special Features
- Commentary by Ray Harryhausen, visual effects artists Jeffrey Okun and Ken Ralston, and Arnold Kunert
- "Remembering Earth vs. the Flying Saucers"
- "The Hollywood Blacklist and Bernard Gordon"
- "Tim Burton Sits Down with Ray Harryhausen"
- Interview with Joan Taylor
- A Present-Day Look at Stop-Motion
- David Schecter on Film Music's Unsung Hero
- Digital Sneak Peek of "Flying Saucers vs. the Earth" comic book
- Original screenplay credits
- Video photo galleries
- Original ad artwork
- The Colorization Process
Synopsis
Relive the exciting days of sci-fi movie matinees with the cult classic Earth vs. The Flying Saucers! Featuring extraordinary visual effects by cinematic genius Ray Harryhausen, the film pits earthlings against alien humanoids in a violent battle for Earth's survival.When the zombielike aliens arrive at the U.S. Army base in search of help for their dying planet, they try to make friendly contact with scientists Dr. Russ Marvin (Hugh Marlowe) and his recent bride Carol (Joan Taylor). But the military greets their fleet of saucers with gunfire, and the aliens are forced to retaliate.
Can Marvin invent the ultimate weapon in a deadly game of beat the clock to save the human race? Hold on to your seat for an intergalactic flight into fantasy with Earth vs. The Flying Saucers!
Cast & Crew
Columbia/Tri-Star
presents
Hugh MarloweJoan TaylorCarolyn CraigAlan Marshal
"Earth vs. the Flying Saucers"
Written byGeorge Worthing Yatesproduced byCharles H. Schneer
directed byFred F. Sears
Production Year: 1956
"Earth vs. the Flying Saucers"
Written byGeorge Worthing Yatesproduced byCharles H. Schneer
directed byFred F. Sears
Production Year: 1956
